Month: January 2019

CES 2019: 80% of users don't trust IoT security, so BlackBerry created a stamp of approval

Amid consumer demand, the smartphone manufacturer released three products to keep Internet of Things data more secure. More from CES 2019 The majority (80%) of consumers don’t trust their current Internet of Things (IoT) devices to keep their data safe, according to a BlackBerry survey released on Monday. The survey, announced at CES 2019, reveals…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com January 7, 2019 Off

Modular hotel goes where the guests are

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Imagine a hotel room that can follow businesses, festivals or sporting events almost anywhere in the world. French hotel group AccorHotels has developed the Flying Nest – a hotel that can travel. Designed by French designer Ora-ïto, the new hotel is made up of shipping containers clad in…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com January 7, 2019 Off

Homeless hubs make up network of rough sleeping spaces

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Startups and companies have explored a range of routes in the effort to help the homeless. For example, a real estate company put together a scheme to employ and house the homeless, and this QR code allowed for cashless donations to those on the street. In an attempt…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com January 7, 2019 Off

Audio sunglasses offer immersive sound experience

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Wearable technology has begun to integrate into many sectors of our lives. From health, with a headset to treat depression, to environmental protection, through a scarf that protects the user from air pollution, the possibilities are seemingly endless. Now a set of sunglasses from Bose could bring a…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com January 4, 2019 Off

Menstrual pads made from banana fibres are biodegradable

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); A growing number of startups are targeting women’s healthcare, from the smart menstrual cup to sanitary pads that double as a diagnostic kit. Now, India-based Saathi is confronting the sanitary pad waste footprint with a more sustainable solution. Saathi has developed biodegradable sanitary pads for women using the stems of…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com January 4, 2019 Off